Past Lives Research

18/01/2023

We’re looking forward to this!

Our friends at local charity Westwood 2015 have created two new heritage films, which will be shown for the first time at Elsecar Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall.

Both made by public historian Joshua Daniels, one explores the story of the Thorncliffe-Elsecar waggonway, the other is about the two churches of Wentworth.

Do email Neil asap to book your place!

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31/01/2020

Great workshop yesterday in Sheffield. Are your family stories true? Did your grandfather work on trawlers? or was it really a barge! A pilot in WW1 or really an admin clerk?
Good to find out the truth either way..

25/10/2019

Just in time for ...
The lin between Prince Charles and Dracula!

PRINCE CHARLES is not only heir to the British throne but is also related to one of Europe’s bloodiest rulers, according to Romania’s tourist board. Here’s how Britain’s next king shares Dracula’s bloodline

24/10/2019

Worth a listen before you indulge in one of these testing kits

Whether for ancestry or health, millions of us are choosing to have our genetic fingerprints analysed by using direct-to-consumer kits from private companies. But can the results of these tests be trusted in a clinical setting? Senior doctors have called for a crackdown on home genetic-testing kits....

23/10/2019

It's never too late to get in touch with lost family

Margaret Preston, 88, had always hoped her daughter would one day track her down after giving her up for adoption in 1950

22/10/2019

Do you have members?

we can help you find them so you don't need to go on TV!

EXCLUSIVE: Kathleen and Jennifer featured on the first ever episode of the ITV programme in 2011

21/10/2019

This research on the UK Biobank data is throwing up all sorts of interesting things

A major new study reveals how socio-economic migration within the UK has affected the geographic distribution of human DNA linked to traits such as education levels and health.

11/10/2019

Are you sure you want to buy a for someone this ?

OPINION: Personal DNA testing is big business that is unregulated and you'd be crazy to give this information away.

10/10/2019

Ancestry research can through up all kinds of unknowns!

Be prepared for some shocks and new people entering your life.

Linda Kelsey, 67, recently discovered she has a half-brother based in Canada. She discusses the challenges of bonding with Tony, 79, while also piecing together the mysteries of the past.